Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu (IST - KTM)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$536	Air Arabia 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Wed, Feb 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu is currently $536
Cheapest one-way flight	$219	Air Arabia 1 stop 18 hr Wed, Nov 19	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu is currently $219
Cheapest nonstop flights	$970	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 8 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Wed, Jan 28	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu is currently $970
Last-minute weekend getaway	$533	Air Arabia 1 stop 14 hr Fri, Nov 21 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Kathmandu is currently $533
Cheapest business class flights	$2,530	Qatar Airways 1 stop 11 hr Sun, Nov 16 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu is currently $2,530

Fastest flight	7 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu takes 7 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Kathmandu is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $480–590
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $610–700

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Kathmandu

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $970

Typical price: $920–1,600

6 weekly nonstop flights

IST - KTM Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
flydubai

from $758

Typical price: $660–960

86 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - KTM Every day
Qatar Airways

from $852

Typical price: $830–1,350

69 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - KTM Every day
Air Arabia

from $536

Typical price: $500–710

36 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - KTM Every day
IndiGo

Typical price: $610–730

28 weekly connecting flights

IST - KTM Every day
Kuwait Airways

10 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - KTM Every day

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 23 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 34 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Kathmandu

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

Kathmandu Nepal 20 min 2 mi
Simra Airport (SIF)

Pipara Simara Nepal 3 hr 45 min 43 mi
Pokhara Domestic Airport (PKR)

Pokhara Nepal 5 hr 37 min 88 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Kathmandu

When are the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $480 to $590.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu recently found on Google Flights was with Air Arabia from $536. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Arabia from $219.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu is $970, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu is $758, flying from Nov 16 to Nov 24.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu is $852, flying from Nov 16 to Nov 24.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu is $536, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 18.

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu starts at $536 from Thu, Feb 12 to Wed, Feb 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $219 and departs on Wed, Nov 19.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

7 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Kathmandu.

When should you fly to Kathmandu, Nepal?

Peak travel is Feb–Apr. Monsoon season runs Jun–Sep. Key events include the Indra Jatra festival (dates vary, Aug/Sep), a religious festival featuring masked dances in Durbar Square.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Kathmandu.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What is the best airline to fly from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Istanbul to Kathmandu.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 6 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) .

In terms of flights, flydubai is the most popular. flydubai offers 86 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Kathmandu are:

Qatar Airways offers 69 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) .
Air Arabia offers 36 connecting flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) .
IndiGo offers 28 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) .
Kuwait Airways offers 10 connecting flights per week. Kuwait Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Kathmandu.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu recently found on Google Flights was with Air Arabia from $536. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Arabia from $219.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu is $970, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu is $758, flying from Nov 16 to Nov 24.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu is $852, flying from Nov 16 to Nov 24.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu is $536, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 18.

Which airlines have direct flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Kathmandu.

There are 6 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Kathmandu at price $533 is offered by Air Arabia from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Kathmandu.

There are 6 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu available?

Direct flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Kathmandu start at $970 from Thu, Jan 22 to Wed, Jan 28 with Turkish Airlines.

How can I find nonstop flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Kathmandu start at $2,530 from Sun, Nov 16 to Mon, Nov 24 with Qatar Airways.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Kathmandu start at $536 from Thu, Feb 12 to Wed, Feb 18.

How can I book business class trips from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

To book business class trips from Istanbul to Kathmandu, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

Are there any last-minute deals from Istanbul to Kathmandu next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Kathmandu starts at $533 from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24 with Air Arabia.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Kathmandu at price $533 is offered by Air Arabia from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Kathmandu?

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Kathmandu, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.